Which razor would you use next?

[winkydink]

I've enjoyed using the D-3 Superspeed. It's apparent to me why these razors were so popular for so long. However, after a quick fling with RAD, there's a bunch of razors looking longingly over at the sink each day for their turn.

Would love to hear your recommendations. I'm comfortable with the shaves the Superspeed is giving. A little more aggressiveness would be ok too. I've narrowed the list to:

• 40's Superspeed
• Fat Boy
• Slim
• Shick Krona

Which one would you pick?

 

[Oldguy]

I would go with the Slim first, maybe set to 3. But try them all in turn, a day at a time. I would use the same blade rinsed in hot water and just wipe clean the razor you just used so it's ready for next time. Enjoy

Len

 

[amishmotorboat]

I would look around for an auction lot of razors. You can find them with all kinds of diff razors to try. A typical lot might include adjustables, techs, old types, and maybe even some fun oddballs. You can often pick them up for about $5 per razor. Very little risk there. If you don't like some of them, you shouldn't have any problem getting your money back selling them individually.

 

[Slivovitz]

These are razors you already own? Try them all, of course, but maybe give the Krona a chance first.

 

[wimbouman]

Slim is the wisest choice I guess, but Fatboy is the best ;-)

 

[amishmotorboat]

These are razors you already own? Try them all, of course, but maybe give the Krona a chance first.

Oh, I didn't catch that you already own them. Yes try them all, but if you're looking for more aggressiveness than your SS, I don't think you'll find that in a Krona.

 

[T Rick]

4 razors, no problem. Just pick one (random is fine, flip a coin even!). As Len said, try one each day until you've tried them all. Rinse, repeat.

 

[D.Irving79]

listed: SS
not listed: gem. 1912

 

[Sledgehammer39]

I would try them all eventually, but I would give the Schick Krona a go. In my opinion an underrated TTO DE. It's got a nice lower profile head, even lower that the Black Handle SS and gives a great shave also. Give it a go I think you will like it.

 

[dreadpirate]

I would say fatboy or slim. The fatboy is a little more substantial, the slim has a thinner head which I think makes it more maneuverable. I don't think the other two you've listed will give you any better shave than your current SS.

 

[HoosierTrooper]

Give the fat boy a spin. It's heavier than the ss, which gives a different feel, and you can tinker with the adjustment to find what setting works best.

 

[beginish]

The 40's Super Speed is unlikely to be more aggressive, so I would go with one of the adjustables. On the other hand, if you like the Super Speeds, why not try a Red Tip?

 

[DerFly]

1 Slim
2 Fattie - to see if it REALLY is superior!

DF

 

[jsrdrnr]

I would go with the superspeed next.

 

[dreadpirate]

I would agree with that

The 40's Super Speed is unlikely to be more aggressive, so I would go with one of the adjustables. On the other hand, if you like the Super Speeds, why not try a Red Tip?

 

[rainman]

You could also get a Super Adjustable and they usually cost less than the slims or fatboys.

 

[Copierguy]

Either one of the adjustables will give you a new experience.

Enjoy....

 

[BBrad]

listed: SS
not listed: gem. 1912

+1

 

[winkydink]

+1

I have a GEM Featherweight for down the line, but I want to see what some of these other DE babies can do first.

 

[Uncle Erik]

Give the Fatboy a spin. I cut my teeth (and beard) in DE shaving with one. It's substantial, the handle feels great and it gives me a great shave. I've bought others, but the Fatboy will always be in my rotation.